Ashford School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 162 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford School
Ashford · Independent all-through · Ages 0–20
936 students
Magdalen College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
938 students
| Measure | Ashford School Ashford, South East | Magdalen College School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 679 | #360 of 679 |
| National rank | #1934 of 4,090 | #2124 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–20 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 936 | 938 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 938 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 2.77 |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | 51.5 |
| town | Ashford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordschool.co.uk | www.mcsoxford.org |
The verdict
- •Ashford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 46.8).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 936.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashford School better than Magdalen College School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashford School ranks higher (50.7 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashford School and Magdalen College School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford School: 936. Magdalen College School: 938. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford School and Magdalen College School rank in South East?
Ashford School is 338th of 679 and Magdalen College School is 360th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).